Potsdam custodian charged with grand larceny

POTSDAM - Village police charged Russell P. Snyder Jr., 50, of Potsdam, with fourth-degree grand larceny Friday after he allegedly took $1,838 in cash from a local business office where he was employed as a custodian.

Police said the theft occurred after hours and they were called to the scene the following morning for what appeared to be and was reported as a break-in or burglary scene. Investigators said they were able to determine that the crime scene had been staged to look like a break in.

He was released on an appearance ticket for July 26 in village court.

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